Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 2.24 GPA, 6.5% A/AB (n=31 letter grades); Fall 2024: 2.67 GPA, 6.4% A/AB (n=47 letter grades); Fall 2025: 2.32 GPA, 13.6% A/AB (n=44 letter grades).
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Engineering Principles for Biological Systems
Applies basic engineering principles like mass/energy balances and fluid flow to agricultural and biological systems.
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Robert Anex
Summary
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Historical reviews of Jessica Drewry, Troy Runge: Runge's homework requires EES software and can be challenging, though exams are often considered manageable with practice. Drewry's course was rated difficult, with students finding her lectures hard to follow.
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Prerequisites
Course mapMATH 217 or 221
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- Any of
- MATH 221
- MATH 217
Professors
Fall 2026Historical instructors & teaching patterns
Historical reviews for Troy Runge describe him as approachable and helpful, though some note his lectures can be disorganized or unhelpful. Students report that exams are fair and often easier than homework, with some being take-home. One review notes he can make students feel dumb, while others praise his passion and availability.
JESSICA DREWRY is recorded teaching in Fall 2018, Fall 2019. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
ROBERT ANEX is recorded teaching in Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
TROY RUNGE is recorded teaching in Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Calendar & sections
Fall 2026Schedule loads here as you scroll.
| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 58 / 65 | 0 |
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Student experience
the class
Historical reviews for Troy Runge describe a supportive instructor with fair exams, though some note disorganized lectures. Historical reviews for Jessica Drewry show polarized feedback, with most citing unprofessionalism while one found her approachable.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 2.24 GPA, 6.5% A/AB (n=31 letter grades); Fall 2024: 2.67 GPA, 6.4% A/AB (n=47 letter grades); Fall 2025: 2.32 GPA, 13.6% A/AB (n=44 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Historical reviews of Jessica Drewry, Troy Runge: Runge's homework requires EES software and can be challenging, though exams are often considered manageable with practice. Drewry's course was rated difficult, with students finding her lectures hard to follow.
Historical reviews of Jessica Drewry, Troy Runge: Runge's students value his extra credit and office hours but report needing to learn material independently. Drewry's lectures were frequently criticized as confusing, though one student appreciated her willingness to clarify concepts.
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1320 courses over the same term, each with at least 30 recorded letter grades. Cross-listed courses count once. GPA is not a measure of difficulty or teaching quality. The typical course is the median by recorded grade count; tied values are not counted as lower. Grade counts describe course scale, not unique students or typical section size.
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Engineering Principles for Biological Systems
Recorded 2026-09-07Raw records
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